Book Information: King Matt the First

After the death of his father, young Matt is left with the task of ruling a country. Determined, he navigates around his doubting grown-up advisorsto implement his reforms: Schools outfitted with carousels! Building a zoo that is the envy of the world! He fights in battles, braves the jungle, and crosses the desert, but perhaps the most life-altering thing of all is that the lonely boy king finds true friends.